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<p>NHS England are currently updating the Policy Book for General Ophthalmic Services,
previously known as the Policy Book for Primary Ophthalmic Services, and this will
be published in due course. The policy book is subject to regular reviews to ensure
it reflects contractual and regulatory changes, and NHS England operating procedures.</p><p>The
statutory duties placed upon NHS England to deliver Primary Ophthalmic Services are
set out in section 115 of the NHS Act 2006. The Policy book published by NHS England
provides guidance for commissioners in managing General Ophthalmic Services contracts
in line with the NHS Act and associated regulations. This includes processes for contract
applications, contractual compliance and post-payment verification, as well as the
general duties that NHS England must comply with, as set out in the NHS Act.</p>
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